DR. ALICE CHEN

Dr. Alice Chen joined Roseman’s College of Dental Medicine in 2022 as a board-certified Pediatric Dentist at Roseman’s clinics in Henderson and Summerlin, NV. With a warm smile, kind face and gentle way, it is obvious that she has a gift for connecting with children. Dr. Chen knew from a young age that she wanted to be a healthcare provider and use her hands in her profession. Shadowing a dentist in high school, she connected quickly with dentistry. Still, she had no particular interest in treating children, yet she found that her passion for pediatric dentistry grew while in her second year of dental school in Boston. In dental school, Dr. Chen worked alongside caring, compassionate faculty who took a great interest in mentoring her. Born to parents who guided her not to a specific profession or interest, but toward an ethos, “be helpful and take care of others,” Dr. Chen has followed this guidance. After a decade in private practice, in 2021, Dr. Chen decided to focus more time on the practice of pediatric dentistry and to let go of some of the administrative and business tasks associated with running a practice. When the opportunity arose at Roseman Dental & Orthodontics, it seemed like a perfect fit. “The opportunity at Roseman allowed me to focus more on doing what I love most— treating children. I couldn’t be happier about the opportunity to work in both of Roseman’s clinics. The entrée into academia offered her the chance to return the goodwill provided to her by faculty when she was a student. In her role, Dr. Chen has the chance to shape and inspire future providers.

Dr. Chen practices at Roseman Dental & Orthodontics in Henderson and at Roseman Dental – Summerlin, Roseman’s pediatric dental clinic focused on treating medically compromised children in need of specialized dental care. Dr. Chen works alongside Dr. Matthew Thacker, Clinic Director, to treat patients of Roseman’s partner organization, Cure 4 The Kids (C4K). C4K treats children with cancers, blood diseases, and other life-threatening diseases. These children often put their dental needs aside, in need of a dental home with dentists who work alongside their physicians to deliver what is often specialized care.

Dr. Chen received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from UCLA with an emphasis on developmental psychology, graduated cum laude from Boston University, and pursued her specialty degree in pediatric dentistry at Temple University Hospital.